Educational Specialist Degree Program in School Psychology Field Experiences

Supervised field experiences at the Educational Specialist (EdS) level are completed
in a developmental sequence during the second and third years of the program. Field
experiences are a collaboration between PCOM and field placement sites, with supervision
provided through regular contact with site-based supervisors and on-campus through
seminars conducted by program faculty. During both practicum and internship experiences,
students complete activities that are consistent with the goals of the program, with an emphasis on human diversity and provision of school psychological services
that result in direct, measurable and positive impact on children, families and schools.

All coursework and the EdS practicum must be completed before the internship can begin.

EdS Practicum

The practicum experience involves:

A full-year placement in a school setting, with supervision by an appropriately-credentialed
school psychologist.

SPSY 552 – Practicum Seminar in School Psychology: Applied Law and Ethics

SPSY 553 – Practicum Seminar in School Psychology: School Structure and Organization

The opportunity to gain practical, everyday work experience and to expand knowledge
and skills in school psychological service delivery;

Weekly face-to-face field supervision provided by a certified school psychologist
for at least 2 hours per week; and

Attendance at a regularly set internship seminar class on campus for advanced didactic
training and experiences.

NOTE: It is unlikely that students will be able to maintain full-time employment while completing
their internship year. Students cannot maintain daytime employment while completing
their internship year.